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Gray Hair Myths

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Related Tags: gray | sunlight | dye | myth | cieleke
 

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Grey Hair Must Be Dyed With Permanent Coloring

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    There are a variety of treatments that you can use to cover up graying hair, but if you have gray hair in patches, or are fearful of the toxic chemicals in permanent dye, don't be swayed by the myth that permanent dye is the only thing that works. Spot treatments, natural coloring and some herbal remedies can help those with gray hair in a traditional phase, or those who just don't like the idea of permanent dye.

Pulling One Gray Hair Out Will Produce Two

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    Because gray hairs seem to multiply quickly, the myth developed that plucking one out would produce two. However, this is completely false. If you pluck a gray hair out, the number of hair follicles does not change. However, you will see one new gray hair grow back to replace the plucked hair.

Gray Hair is Reversable

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    Although it might be nice to think that your graying hairs can be restored to their former glory, this is sadly, just a myth. Once you see a gray hair, it is permanent, and there is no natural way to restore it.

Hair Can Go Gray After Trauma

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    There are many old wives' tales that state that after a traumatic event, those who witnessed the event had their hair turn gray. While there is a link between gray hair and stress, it is physically impossible for an entire head of hair to change color after a single traumatic event.

Too Much Sun Causes Grayness

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    Although sunlight can lighten brown and red hair into a sunny shade of blonde, there is no scientific evidence that excessive sunlight exposure can cause any shade of hair to turn gray. Still, if you are concerned about your hair changing color in the sunlight, try rinsing it with vinegar prior to setting out in the sunlight or wearing a hat.

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